Screenshots purporting to be from systems of Liverpool NHS health facility have been posted on dark web A ransomware gang claims to have stolen data from the Alder Hey children’s hospital in Liverpool, allegedly including patient records. The INC Ransom group said it had published screenshots of data …
It’s a war that will never end. But for small-business owners, it’s all about managing risk while reaping rewards We humans are simply too dumb to use passwords. A recent study from password manager NordPass found that “secret” was the most commonly used password in 2024. That …
Carrying 99% of the world’s international telecommunications, the vulnerable lines are drawing nefarious interest The lead-clad telegraphic cable seemed to weigh tons, according to Lt Cameron Winslow of the US navy, and the weather wasn’t helping their attempts to lift it up from the seabed and sever …
UK consumer group Which? finds some everyday items including watches and speakers are ‘stuffed with trackers’ Air fryers that gather your personal data and audio speakers “stuffed with trackers” are among examples of smart devices engaged in “excessive” surveillance, according to the consumer group Which? The organisation tested three …
Trump campaign immediately blamed Biden White House and Kamala Harris for Chinese government-linked hack Chinese government-linked hackers are believed to have targeted phones used by Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, as part of a larger breach of US telecommunications networks, according to a New York Times …
At the doctor’s | Phone safety | Passwords | Heinz advert Lucy Mangan, writing about her doctor joking about her kidneys ( Digested week, 4 October ), reminded me of having an examination for an enlarged prostate. As I lay on the couch waiting for the procedure, my doctor said: “In accordance with …
The US government is finally admitting there’s no need – instead, to fend off cyber-attacks we need passwords that are long but memorable Over the past decade or so, people have accumulated a vast array of logins for dozens of sites and apps, as more of our work and …
Nuclear waste dump in Cumbria pleaded guilty to leaving data that could threaten national security exposed for four years, says regulator Sellafield will have to pay almost £400,000 after it pleaded guilty to criminal charges over years of cybersecurity failings at Britain’s most hazardous nuclear site. The …
By focusing on its strengths and pooling information, the west can disrupt Russia’s war machine – but there’s no time to lose Russia is a “mafia state” trying to expand into a “mafia empire”, the foreign secretary, David Lammy, told the UN, nailing the dual nature of Vladimir …
Alternative relationships site says it has resolved concerns about data security that tech firm claims to have uncovered Business live – latest updates Users of Feeld, a dating app aimed at alternative relationships, could have had sensitive data including messages, private photos and details of their sexuality accessed or even …
Facilities to receive greater protection in attempt to reduce potential impact of adverse incidents or attacks Datacentres in the UK are to be designated as critical national infrastructure in an effort to protect them from cyber-attacks and IT blackouts, the government has said. The buildings store much of the …
Watchdog provisionally finds Advanced failed to act to protect data of 82,946 after ransomware attack in England A software provider faces being fined more than £6m over a 2022 ransomware attack that disrupted NHS and social care services in England, the data protection regulator has announced. The Information …
Paul Givan says details of 407 people mistakenly sent out included names, addresses and personal comments The education minister in Northern Ireland has “unreservedly” apologised after the personal details of more than 400 people who had offered to contribute to a review of special education needs were breached. The …
Officials seized documents from NSO Group to try to stop handover of information about notorious hacking tool, files suggest The Israeli government took extraordinary measures to frustrate a high-stakes US lawsuit that threatened to reveal closely guarded secrets about one of the world’s most notorious hacking tools, leaked …
Prime minister says ‘very significant cyber event’ still under investigation by federal police and he is ‘not aware’ if he is among the 12.9m victims Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The …
Investigation launched after airline reported a suspicious network popped up during a domestic flight in April Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A man has been charged after he allegedly set up fake …
Cyber-attack earlier this month led to cancellation of almost 1,600 operations and outpatient appointments Data from a ransomware attack has allegedly been published online weeks after the attack halted operations and tests in major London hospitals, NHS England has said. A Russian group carried out the cyber-attack on …
Washington says Moscow’s influence over company poses significant risk, as Kaspersky argues its activities do not threaten US security Joe Biden’s administration has banned Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from providing its popular antivirus products in the US over national security concerns. “Kaspersky will generally no longer be …
Russian-speaking ransomware gang lets hackers use its tools in exchange for cut of proceeds A Russian-speaking ransomware criminal gang called Qilin is thought to be behind the cyber-attack on NHS medical services provider Synnovis, that halted tests and operations at hospital trusts to a halt and affected GPs across …
Cybercrime group ShinyHunters reportedly demanding £400,000 ransom to prevent data being sold Ticketmaster has been targeted in a cyber-attack, with hackers allegedly offering to sell customer data on the dark web, its parent company, Live Nation, has confirmed. The ShinyHunters hacking group is reportedly demanding about £400,000 …
Clare O’Neil says incident affecting many Australians but appears restricted to the release of names, dates of birth and email addresses Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Ticketek has been hit by a “cyber incident” with personal information of Australian customers …
Clare O’Neil says incident affecting many Australians but appears restricted to the release of names, dates of birth and email addresses Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Ticketek has been hit by a “cyber incident” with personal information of Australian customers …
The notorious ShinyHunters collective is claiming hack of personal details of 560 million global customers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Ticketmaster is yet to confirm whether it has experienced a major data …
AFLPA want to protect medical records and performance data Port Adelaide players’ personal information was leaked last year A fear of illicit drug test results and psychologist session notes being leaked onto the dark web is helping drive a call from AFL players to improve data collection and storage …
Exclusive: Defence ministry was told in recent days that staff details accessed but sources say SSCL knew in February The IT company targeted in a Chinese hack that accessed the data of hundreds of thousands of Ministry of Defence staff failed to report the breach for months, the Guardian …